Instructor, Dental Hygiene - Full time faculty assignment
About The Position
Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development and institutional and community service. Faculty is expected to teach a full load each semester as defined in the Faculty Workload Guidelines. Demonstrate expertise and experience in classroom teaching. Faculty may be required to teach at various locations in the District; including, but not limited to, dual credit sections at partner school districts. Faculty may be assigned to teach in the modalities of face-to-face, hybrid, online (synchronous or asynchronous), or any combination of modalities.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to teach clinical courses at HCC's affiliate sites by meeting any requirements for entry set by the affiliate sites.
- Associate’s degree or higher required.
- Must be a graduate of a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) program.
- Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist with a license in good standing to practice dental hygiene in the State of Texas or be able to obtain a license to practice Dental Hygiene in Texas upon employment.
- Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certification(s) must accompany application.
- 1 year college-level teaching experience or 3 years related work experience required.
- Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city.
- Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Possess good organizational and planning skills.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to students with different academic and socio-economic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.
- Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others.
Responsibilities
- Teaching
- Academic Advising
- Professional Development
- Institutional and Community Service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
